Removing drive shaft for better fuel economy..
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What you’re describing is a tag axle. Basically a single axle Truck with an extra axle on the rear. Holland used to run them. The idea is to save fuel and tire wear. Still be able to scale Heavier loads when needed. They used to run like hell through the snow and ice, with the tag axle up, having the extra weight on the single drive, gave them better traction. Works great, till it doesn’t. Just a way to save money, specing a Truck.
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If not, look into getting one like NASTC
It will save you a significant amount on fueljoseph1853 Thanks this. -
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Volvos from 1998-2003 were vulnerable to lose that shaft. I lost it twice myself, on two different trucks. Some removed it but not so much for fuel economy but for savings in repairs.
I want to have it. On some occasions, I was hanging on a bump and during winter on a slick spot, sometimes at a dock where its driveway grade was awkward, it did help to move out. The idea to remove it in order to gain mpg is not very good.joseph1853 Thanks this.
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